Yes! I've noticed that other midwesterners consider their home state are a core part of their identity (meet someone from Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, etc and they'll make it very clear), but there's no sense of Illinois Pride. Probably because Chicago and its culture dominates everything, and the people outside the metro area feel alienated a bit.
I took a trip downstate this summer and found that Ski pop (or soda) is a big deal down there. It's a citrusy, more flavorful Mountain Dew. Very tasty!
Yes! I've noticed that other midwesterners consider their home state are a core part of their identity (meet someone from Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, etc and they'll make it very clear), but there's no sense of Illinois Pride. Probably because Chicago and its culture dominates everything, and the people outside the metro area feel alienated a bit.
I took a trip downstate this summer and found that Ski pop (or soda) is a big deal down there. It's a citrusy, more flavorful Mountain Dew. Very tasty!
The 102 artworks in 102 counties is a brilliant idea!
That was a great read.